About the Position: Serves as the Program Manager for the Educational and Developmental Intervention Services (EDIS) responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing the special education program provided to children with disabilities or at risk of having disabilities who are entitled to receive DoD privileges, benefits, and services and to their families. Provides oversight and accountability for Early Intervention Services (EIS) This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Duties

Administer all aspects of the EDIS Early Intervention Services (EIS) in responsibility. Assure EDIS complies with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates, MEDCOM, Joint Commission, DoD, and DA published standards. Coordinate EIS Child Find marketing information and activities to ensure that infants and toddlers with special needs are identified and referred for screening and evaluation. Establish screening procedures to identify children who may require early intervention services. Supervise a multi-disciplinary professional staff to ensure eligible children and their families receives a full range of early intervention services and that required related services are provided to support the ODESS special education program. Conduct workshops and in-service training for EIS personnel, other community groups, and MTF personnel.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations.
• Applicants tentatively selected for appointment to this position will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations.
• Possess an appropriate certification or license issued by a recognized State or local authority.
• Childcare Background Check required.
• Possess a master's degree in the candidate's professional discipline or other area related to the job duties.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Early Childhood Intervention Services Program Manager: A. Degree: A Master's degree in special education, Early Intervention, or Early Childhood Education, or be a graduate of an accredited program in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, or Speech Pathology, or be qualified in another professional discipline related to early intervention service provision and special education. (You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major in education, or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position, such as Psychology, Child Development, Family Studies, Early Childhood Education, or Special Education, plus appropriate experience or additional course work that provided knowledge comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of the four-year course of study described in A above. (You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS- 11 grade level in the Federal service which includes planning, directing, coordinating, and managing the special education program provided to children with disabilities or at risk of having disabilities; providing oversight and accountability for Early Intervention Services (EIS) to infants and toddlers and special education related services. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address JT-DHA-DD83EH DHA STAND-ALONE MKT-AHC FT BUCHANAN DO NOT USE Fort Buchanan, PR 00934 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk